In keeping with the University’s mission, the History and Political Science department is dedicated to providing students with a broad range of opportunities in general-education and discipline-specific courses. Our faculty members are committed to quality teaching, mentoring, and research. The History and Political Science department continually strives to provide a reflective, multicultural, and international perspective for students to actively engage in.
Acquiring an associate of science degree in Humanities and Social Sciences opens doors of opportunity to an extensive range of career paths and majors. The crucial benefit of this degree is developing crucial communication, critical thinking, and writing skills that are indispensable for success in any profession. By earning an associate degree, you earn invaluable credit that can assist you in gaining a competitive advantage, whether you opt for a hiatus, switch to another major, or transfer to a different institution. Your degree goes with you. This degree requires a total of 60 credit hours, with 12 credits concentrated in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 13 free electives from any college, and 35 general education credits.
Obtaining an associate of art degree in Humanities and Social Sciences unlocks a vast array of opportunities for prospective students, with a multitude of career paths and majors available to pursue. One of the most critical advantages of this degree is the development of essential communication, critical thinking, and writing skills that are vital to success in any profession.By earning this degree, you gain a significant advantage over others. You accumulate valuable credits to help you stand out from the competition whether you take a break, switch majors, or transfer to another institution. The degree you earn will always be with you, serving as a testament to your hard work and dedication.To complete this degree, you must complete a total of 60 credit hours, with 12 credits focused on the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 13 free electives from any college, and 35 credits devoted to general education. This comprehensive curriculum is designed to provide students with a well-rounded education that prepares them for success in a variety of fields.
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Political Science enjoys a central position among the social sciences. Aristotle characterized politics as the “queen of the sciences.” It is a broad discipline that encompasses philosophical, historical and analytical studies of government, politics and policies.
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The Department of History & Political Science continually strives to support the University’s themes through working with regional, national, and international partnerships that will engage students outside the classroom.
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Studying Political Science at UVU gave me the opportunity to connect the theory taught in the classroom to the real-world issues happening all over the world. The professors in the program connect the concepts we discuss in the classroom to current events, which gave me an edge while interning and presenting at conferences. It’s clear the professors in the program care about the academic and professional success of all their students. As a direct result of their efforts, I am in a job I enjoy with the skills I need to succeed.
- Sam Elzinga
